6 days in Paris & London Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, then make a trip to Eiffel Tower, and finally head off the coast to Île de la Cité.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Paris trip planner .

Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of subway, bus, and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Paris. In February in Paris, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to take a train to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Family-friendly places like Coca-Cola London Eye and Tate Modern will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, make a trip to Tower of London, and ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our London trip builder site .

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In February, daytime highs in London are 46°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.